Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act gives ministers and devolved authorities substantial powers to change the law accumulated during the UK's membership of the EU.
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Research Briefing
Business Appointment Rules
Plans for reform of the Business Appointment Rules were published by the Government on 20 July 2023. Ministers and civil servants leaving office are subject to rules regarding appointment in other sectors. These rules exist to prevent former civil servants and ministers being able to profit from their knowledge of and contacts within Whitehall, and to prevent any perception of wrongdoing. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACoBA) administers the rules.
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Insight
Can EU citizens take part in UK elections after Brexit?
Now that the UK has left the European Union, what voting and candidacy rights will EU citizens have in UK elections?
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a short summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
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Debate Pack
Debate on Bishops in the House of Lords
There will be a debate on Bishops in the House of Lords in Westminster Hall. The debate will take place on Thursday 6 July at 1:30pm. The debate will be opened by Tommy Sheppard MP.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 5 July on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Pensions of ministers and senior office holders
This note looks at developments in the pension arrangements for ministers and senior office holders
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Research Briefing
Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Research Briefing
Local election 2023: Results and analysis
This briefing summarises the results of the 2023 local elections in England and Northern Ireland, when Labour and Sinn Fein became the largest parties in local government.
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Research Briefing
Local government finances
Local authorities in England spent £107 billion in 2021/22. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central government, and where and how they spend it.
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Research Briefing
The coronation: History and ceremonial
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this briefing.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
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Constituency casework
Making a Freedom of Information request
How to request information from public authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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